Introduction to Ecovillages with the Global Ecovillage Network [Webinar]

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October 19th | 12-1:30pm Eastern

Introduction to Ecovillages with the Global Ecovillage Network

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Join us to explore the fundamentals of ecovillage design and how these communities incorporate regenerative principles to make life better.

What makes ecovillages different from other intentional communities?

How are ecovillages contributing to co-create a regenerative culture?

What’s it like to live in an ecovillage?

In this 90-minute interactive webinar, we’ll explore the history, principles, practices, and methodologies of ecovillages worldwide, with an emphasis on the transformative potential of the ecovillage approach.

This event also includes an introduction to the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN), an introduction to the Map of Regeneration and the Ecovillage Principles, and ecovillage solutions from around the world.

During this session you will gain:

  • An overview of the Global Ecovillage Network and the Ecovillage Movement worldwide
  • Skills for measuring your alignment (OR the alignment of communities and organizations you live in or work with) with an ecovillage or regenerative lifestyle
  • Inspirations from ecovillages on how to face the multiple crises we are living.

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Meet the Presenter

Taisa Mattos

Taisa is the Education & Research Coordinator at the Global Ecovillage Network and works as an internal trainer and consultant in the fields of sustainability, social innovations, and community life. She has coordinated and taught Gaia Education and UNESCO certified Ecovillage Design Education Programmes globally since 2009.

Taisa is the author of the book Ecovillages: Building a Regenerative Culture. She holds a maters degree in Communities and Social Ecology and is also a Professor at the Post-Graduate Program of Pedagogy of Cooperation and Social Methodologies in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Taisa has contributed to transition initiatives both in urban and rural and is the lead author of the GEN Regenerative Urban Communities Manual.

GEN is a growing network of regenerative communities and initiatives, founded in 1995, and with consultative status to UN ECOSOC and UNEP. Comprising of five continental networks and a youth arm, GEN reaches out to around 7,000 communities in 114 countries, building bridges between policy-makers, governments, NGOs, academics, entrepreneurs, activists, community networks and ecologically-minded individuals across the globe in order to develop strategies for a global transition to resilient communities and cultures.

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The Online Event Experience

Live Zoom Sessions

Nothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants.

Affordable and Accessible

All our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life.

Watch the Recording

You’ll receive the recording of your event to view for up to one month (unless otherwise noted). So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you.

Loved by Community Builders

What a beautiful gift to our intentional community builders and leaders! FIC’s programs provide a way for thinking and concerned people to collaborate for solutions to our multitude of global crises. Thank you FIC! – Terri Garcia

I am constantly impressed by the down-to-earth practicality of the FIC workshops combined with the philosophical questions that are so vital for us to explore. I’m grateful for the excellent planning and delivery of the workshops by skilled and inclusive presenters, who create a space that is both welcoming and invites participants to challenge existing ideas and world views. Well done and thank you FIC. – Claire Ogden

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Introduction to Ecovillages with the Global Ecovillage Network [Webinar]

Description

October 19th | 12-1:30pm Eastern

Introduction to Ecovillages with the Global Ecovillage Network

REGISTER NOW

Join us to explore the fundamentals of ecovillage design and how these communities incorporate regenerative principles to make life better.

What makes ecovillages different from other intentional communities?

How are ecovillages contributing to co-create a regenerative culture?

What’s it like to live in an ecovillage?

In this 90-minute interactive webinar, we’ll explore the history, principles, practices, and methodologies of ecovillages worldwide, with an emphasis on the transformative potential of the ecovillage approach.

This event also includes an introduction to the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN), an introduction to the Map of Regeneration and the Ecovillage Principles, and ecovillage solutions from around the world.

During this session you will gain:

  • An overview of the Global Ecovillage Network and the Ecovillage Movement worldwide
  • Skills for measuring your alignment (OR the alignment of communities and organizations you live in or work with) with an ecovillage or regenerative lifestyle
  • Inspirations from ecovillages on how to face the multiple crises we are living.

REGISTER NOW

Meet the Presenter

Taisa Mattos

Taisa is the Education & Research Coordinator at the Global Ecovillage Network and works as an internal trainer and consultant in the fields of sustainability, social innovations, and community life. She has coordinated and taught Gaia Education and UNESCO certified Ecovillage Design Education Programmes globally since 2009.

Taisa is the author of the book Ecovillages: Building a Regenerative Culture. She holds a maters degree in Communities and Social Ecology and is also a Professor at the Post-Graduate Program of Pedagogy of Cooperation and Social Methodologies in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Taisa has contributed to transition initiatives both in urban and rural and is the lead author of the GEN Regenerative Urban Communities Manual.

GEN is a growing network of regenerative communities and initiatives, founded in 1995, and with consultative status to UN ECOSOC and UNEP. Comprising of five continental networks and a youth arm, GEN reaches out to around 7,000 communities in 114 countries, building bridges between policy-makers, governments, NGOs, academics, entrepreneurs, activists, community networks and ecologically-minded individuals across the globe in order to develop strategies for a global transition to resilient communities and cultures.

Registration

The Online Event Experience

Live Zoom Sessions

Nothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants.

Affordable and Accessible

All our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life.

Watch the Recording

You’ll receive the recording of your event to view for up to one month (unless otherwise noted). So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you.

Loved by Community Builders

What a beautiful gift to our intentional community builders and leaders! FIC’s programs provide a way for thinking and concerned people to collaborate for solutions to our multitude of global crises. Thank you FIC! – Terri Garcia

I am constantly impressed by the down-to-earth practicality of the FIC workshops combined with the philosophical questions that are so vital for us to explore. I’m grateful for the excellent planning and delivery of the workshops by skilled and inclusive presenters, who create a space that is both welcoming and invites participants to challenge existing ideas and world views. Well done and thank you FIC. – Claire Ogden

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